INCO: Why Avoiding This ETF Remains A Better Choice

The Columbia India Consumer ETF passively tracks the Indxx India Consumer Index but has underperformed for US-based investors recently and also over the last ten-year period. INCO's market-weighted index methodology lacks a compelling investment thesis and does not factor in valuations or any other aspects for security selection. An expense ratio of ~0.75% remains high. Indian equities remain under pressure due to elevated energy prices, along with accelerating INR depreciation, leading to a dual-layered negative impact for a U.S.-based investor.
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